Staph infection is spread like any other infection, by bacteria. It enters your body though cuts or your nose or mouth. Washing your hand is the key to prevent it.
Yes, very. Especially the newer "resistant" staph infections. There are some strains of staph that cannot be treated with antibiotics. Staph infections can kill and staph infections that you encounter at hospitals are typically the most difficult to treat.
yes
Most lesions that patients view as "spider bites" have nothing to do with spiders, and are, in fact, staph infections.
Yes, there are over 30 different types of staph infections.
yes
yes
antibiotics like cloxacillin
Steroid cream will not cure staph infection.
They are the leading cause of primary infections originating in hospitals (nosocomial infections) in the United States.
You need antibiotic's Go to the doctor.
Yes, but only by a vet.
staph infections